Author: Rethabile Nyelele

Engen, a well-established fuel brand with more than 1,000 locations across South Africa, is known for its dedication to excellent service, innovation, and rewarding its customers. Through partnerships with top loyalty programmes such as FNB’s eBucks and Clicks’ ClubCard, Engen gives drivers the chance to earn valuable rewards every time they fill up. Whether you’re refueling your car or picking up a snack at Engen QuickShop, you can accumulate points that translate into real savings. Digital tools like the Engen 1app make the process even smoother by enabling contactless payments, automatic point tracking, and fun promotional games turning routine pit…

The Betway Premiership 2025/26 season officially kicks off this weekend, with all 16 clubs set to take the field across Saturday and Sunday. This promises to be a blockbuster opening round. With fresh faces, new coaches, and plenty of ambition, this season’s start comes with plenty of intrigue and high expectations. Sundowns Begin Title Defence in Gqeberha Defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns launch their campaign with an away trip to Chippa United at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Head coach Miguel Cardoso has been vocal about not resting on past success. He urged his players to operate at…

Kaizer Chiefs will be without head coach Nasreddine Nabi when they kick off their 2025/26 Betway Premiership campaign against Stellenbosch FC on Sunday at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town. The club confirmed on Friday that Nabi has had to return to Tunisia due to a serious family matter. Tragedy Strikes on the Eve of New Season In a statement released on their official website, Amakhosi announced that the Tunisian tactician would not travel with the squad to the Mother City for their highly anticipated season opener. This comes after a “critical accident” involving Nabi’s wife in Tunisia, which has forced…

Mamelodi Sundowns have ruled domestic football with an iron grip, setting the benchmark for dominance by consistently finishing seasons with 70 points or more. For Orlando Pirates, the mission to dethrone the Tshwane giants in the Betway Premiership is daunting, but not impossible. Former Buccaneers captain Lucky Lekgwathi believes the Sea Robbers have what it takes to finally disrupt the dominance of Rhulani Mokwena’s side, provided they correct past mistakes and stay consistent throughout the season. Matching Sundowns’ Ruthless Efficiency The numbers don’t lie. Pirates finished a distant 12 points behind Sundowns last season and 23 points behind the campaign…

Kaizer Chiefs striker Ashley Du Preez has expressed strong belief that Amakhosi have the squad and mentality needed to contest for silverware across all competitions in the 2025/26 PSL season. Eyeing a Return to Glory As the highly anticipated Betway Premiership opener against Stellenbosch FC looms this Sunday at Athlone Stadium, Du Preez has boldly declared that Chiefs are ready to push for league and cup honours alike. “I believe we’re capable of challenging for everything this season – not just the league but every cup as well,” he said, underscoring the growing confidence within the squad. Du Preez, now…

The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has officially released the full list of venues and match dates for the first-leg encounters of the MTN8 semi-finals. These matches are set to take place next weekend. Fans can gear up for two thrilling fixtures that promise drama, intensity, and high stakes. Four of the country’s top clubs will battle for a place in the final. Orlando Pirates vs Mamelodi Sundowns – A Clash of Giants The semi-final action will kick off on Saturday, 16 August. Orlando Pirates will host Mamelodi Sundowns at Orlando Stadium. The encounter is scheduled for a 3pm kickoff. It…

This weekend’s school rugby calendar will be highlighted by an eagerly awaited Pretoria derby, as Affies aims to climb up the rankings. Currently sitting fourth, Affies is the only team ranked in the top seven with a match scheduled this weekend, hosting Pretoria Boys’ High, who are ranked 29th. Pretoria Schools Rugby Derby The derby promises to be a thrilling contest, especially in a weekend that is otherwise quieter for school rugby, with many schools focusing on exams. This break comes after a highly eventful last weekend, which saw Paarl Gimnasium suffer their first defeat of the season at the…

Johannesburg’s popular Rea Vaya bus rapid transit (BRT) system is set to expand its services. This will bring affordable and convenient public transport to more residents in the city’s northern parts. The latest extension, known as Rea Vaya Phase 1C, will see new routes operating through key areas including Sandton and Alexandra. Progress on Phase 1C (a) Construction Progress on Phase 1C (a), which runs along Louis Botha Avenue towards Sandton, is well underway. Most of the construction work has been completed. In addition, all 13 new low-floor bus stations are nearing readiness. Significant infrastructure developments, such as three bridges,…

Few South African athletes embody resilience, versatility, and leadership quite like Khanyisa Chawane. Born on 14 January 1996 in Tzaneen, Limpopo, Chawane has risen through the ranks to become one of the country’s most influential netball figures. As the newly appointed captain of the Spar Proteas, she steps into a role once held by the iconic Bongi Msomi. She brings with her a fresh era of ambition, poise, and pride. Humble Roots, Big Dreams Growing up in a small town, Chawane showed an early appetite for sport. Initially drawn to football, her athleticism was evident from the start. However, it…

Few athletes manage to command attention quite like Nicola Smith. The rising South African netball star has emerged as a formidable presence on court, particularly in her role as goalkeeper and goal defender. Now representing Manchester Thunder in the UK’s Netball Super League, Nicola continues to inspire with her blend of grit, athleticism and relentless drive. All of these qualities have firmly positioned her as one of the sport’s most exciting defensive talents. From Local Talent to National Recognition Born and bred in the country, Nicola’s love for netball ignited at a young age. Her early years were spent dominating…